The Power of Friendships: How Peer Support Affects Teens' Mental Health

Did you know that friends can make a big difference in how cyberbullying affects your mental health? A recent study looked into this by asking students from elementary, middle, and high schools about their experiences with cyberbullying and depression. They also checked how close these students felt to their peers. The study found that strong friendships could help reduce the impact of cyberbullying on depression, especially for middle schoolers.On the other hand, students who felt less connected to their peers were more likely to feel depressed after experiencing cyberbullying. This shows how important it is to build strong friendships, especially during middle school when kids are going through big changes. Schools can help by creating programs that encourage positive friendships and support networks.